Two visits were necessary.
In 2012, I had to content myself with the lower parts, but this year, the door was open.
For those who were lucky enough to get there, you will definitely notice the special acoustics. The slightest noise
is amplified by an incredible way, not to mention the echo.
Just in front of the tower, a gas holder also expects its next demolition. No opening in it, only some hatches located in height. We cannot
see nothing and it shows in the quality of photos.
Because of its function, you must never attempt
to enter into a tower in operation : the humidity rate is 100% and the intense heat, sweating and breathing will soon become impossible.
Furthermore, the risk of biological infection is also very important.
Immediately associated with a nuclear power plant, a cooling tower can be installed in any type of industry requires
cooling of a large amount of water. Another misconception, a tower of this kind doesn't "pollute", it creates only water vapor.
Pictures
Cooling Tower IM
Let's start with the depths of the concrete monster.
Cooling Tower IM
The hot water ran down the hundreds of thousands of wooden slats. These slats slowing the fall of the water and allowed it to lose more heat.
Cooling Tower IM
Reaching the bottom, the water is off again at the factory or in a river.
Cooling Tower IM
It doesn't appear there, but the thickness of mud is very important. Ideal for entrapment...
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Base of the inlet. It’s through this inverted funnel that the water entered in the tower.
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Impressive...
Cooling Tower IM
In the distance, the power plant where the hot water came from.
Cooling Tower IM
The base of the tower is openwork for ventilation.
Cooling Tower IM
RIP Power Plant IM...
Cooling Tower IM
Mouth of the inlet. The water was distributed in concrete channels, and then descended the maze of wood slats.
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
The high temperature and extreme humidity made this place mortal at the time the tower was in use there.
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Immured alive...
Cooling Tower IM
Only the top of the tower allows to see the sky and hope out.
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Remnants of the former activity in the area.
Cooling Tower IM
Oblivion and decay are the rule here.
Cooling Tower IM
“The dreams of the State are our nightmares.” Amen !
Cooling Tower IM
Adjacent to the cooling tower, a gas holder also doomed to disappear.
Cooling Tower IM
Attempt to photograph the interior in full black and freehand.
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Cooling Tower IM
Adios !
Related pages
- The tower visited today cooled the water of the nearby power plant : Power Plant IM.
- Another visit to the gasometer in 2020 allowed me to take a little more correct pictures.
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